Sage-grouse conservation plans live to see another day, thanks to sportsmen. You spoke up for sage grouse this week and the message was clear: Give conservation plans a chance to work. That’s what hunters from around the country told their Senators this week as debate on the National Defense Authorization Act unfolded. A bad amendment that would have delayed conservation plans for 10 years and undercut the collaborative process that is working to save this iconic gamebird was withdrawn from debate. Your voice helped make the difference.

Our public lands were created as a uniquely American solution to natural resource challenges that have plagued nations for centuries. How should we manage lands and waters located within our borders to best serve the interests of the public at large?

In this series, we review some of America’s finest hunting and fishing destinations that could be permanently seized from the public if politicians have their way.

We love our access to public land and from the entries we've seen so far, so do you! Show us your proudest public land moments and help us protect our public lands legacy from being sold off forever.

From now through November 20, share your photos and videos with the hashtag #PublicLandsProud on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. We’ll re-post our favorites and select monthly winners to receive special prizes. At the end of the contest, we’ll select our grand prize winner.